Chapter 9 Post Lab

What does a map scale of 1:24000 indicate

1 inch on the map equals 24,000 inches on the ground, 1 cm On the map equals 24,000 cm on the ground, and 1 ft on the map equals 24,000 ft on the ground

To show topography in a rugged mountainous area the most appropriate contour interval would be

100 ft

On a map with a scale of 1:48000 a distance of 1 mile would be represented by how many inches?

1:32

To show topography in a flat coastal area the most appropriate contour interval would be

5 ft

Contour lines on a topographic map

Are usually Brown

A benchmark is

A permanent marker on the ground that indicates location and elevation

Small tick marks on contour lines indicate

Depressions

Isotherms on weather maps differ from contour lines on topographic maps in that they

Do not show changes in elevation

Contour lines on a map connect points

Of equal elevation

The zero contour line is also known as

Sea level

Two maps have been drafted so that each fills a sheet of 8.5 x 11 inch paper, one scale at 1:24000 and the other at 1:62500. Which of the following statements correctly describes these maps?

The map with the scale of 1:62500 covers more area then the other

Information on the borders of topo graphic map includes all except

The types of rock present in the map area

A vertical exaggeration of 1.00 x on a topographic profile means

The vertical scale of the profile is the same as the map scale